Chapter 2163: Yin Yang Great Five Elements True Light

"It seems we've talked for a bit too long; Sister Lan Ying is getting impatient waiting. What unsolvable problem did you encounter at Guangyuan Zhai this time that required Sister Lan Ying's help?" Zi Ling's face flushed slightly upon hearing the plain-clothed young woman's telepathic message, but she immediately asked with concern.

"It's nothing," Han Li replied nonchalantly. "My main objective for coming has already been resolved. The question I want to ask now is merely a casual inquiry."

"Oh, I see," Zi Ling said, visibly relieved. "Then I'll remove the restriction first, and then we can speak with Sister Lan Ying."

Han Li, of course, had no objections.

With a graceful motion of her slender hand, Zi Ling made a grasping gesture in the air, and the restriction token reappeared in her palm with a flash.

In an instant,

The surrounding light barrier vanished with a soft pop, dissipating into thin air.

Moments later, the plain-clothed young woman descended from the fifth floor with "Aunt Zhu," a smile on her face.

The subsequent matters were much simpler.

In Zi Ling's presence, Han Li meticulously described the characteristics of the mysterious green energy within his body to Lan Ying.

The plain-clothed young woman truly lived up to her reputation as the master of Guangyuan Zhai. Though not exceptionally high in cultivation, her extensive knowledge was remarkable. After long deliberation, she genuinely identified the true nature of the green energy based on the characteristics Han Li described.

"What? You're saying this is 'Earth Fiend Yin Qi' attached to the 'Great Yin-Yang Five Elements True Light,' and that's why it's so difficult to expel?" Han Li nearly leaped to his feet upon hearing the plain-clothed young woman name the green energy.

"It seems Brother Han has also heard of the Great Five Elements True Light. While I don't have absolute certainty, I'm seventy to eighty percent confident that I'm not mistaken. The Great Yin-Yang Five Elements True Light is said to be capable of integrating into any cultivation technique or divine ability in the world, even earning the title 'Mother of All Laws.' However, if its essence remains in a profoundly yin place for years without seeing daylight, there's a possibility it could form this mutated Earth Fiend Qi. It is rumored that in ancient times in the Demon Realm, an ancestor once emerged who possessed the Great Yin-Yang Five Elements True Light. Leveraging the amplified power gained by integrating this true light into his demonic cultivation, he single-handedly suppressed the two other ancestors who were his peers, leaving them unable to resist, and he very nearly dominated the entire Demon Realm. Had this ancestor not mysteriously vanished after a journey to another realm, the Demon Realm would likely be vastly different today," the plain-clothed young woman explained with unusual solemnity.

"While perusing an ancient demonic scripture, I also came across some information about it. However, the primary reason that ancestor almost unified the entire Demon Realm was largely due to the Heaven-Reaching Demonic Art he cultivated. That demonic art was renowned as the foremost in the Demon Realm, and countless individuals have practiced it over the years, yet no one besides that ancestor has ever fully comprehended its profound mysteries. Coupled with the amplification from the integration of the Yin-Yang Five Elements True Light, it's no wonder he was virtually invincible at the time. Brother Han, how did you come to be tainted with this Earth Fiend Yin Qi related to it? Have you already come into contact with the Great Five Elements True Light? I've heard that its true form isn't fixed; it could be a small rock, or even an unassuming piece of deadwood!" Zi Ling, who had also heard related legends, couldn't help but chime in.

"No, I've never seen the Great Yin-Yang Five Elements True Light at all. This Earth Fiend Qi was merely obtained accidentally from a piece of ore and then entered my body. But ever since, it has clung to me like a parasitic worm, impossible to completely expel," Han Li replied with a wry smile, his expression gradually calming, though his heart was churning like a stormy sea.

This Great Yin-Yang Five Elements True Light is precisely the divine ability that one of the Extreme Mountains of the Yuanhe Five Extreme Mountains should possess.

This true light had long vanished from the Human Realm. Compared to the other Extreme Mountains, he had no confidence whatsoever in finding it.

He never expected that upon arriving in the Demon Realm, he would suddenly find some clues, and that they would be deeply connected to the mysterious green energy that had persistently troubled him within his body.

Although it was still far too early to truly locate the Great Five Elements True Light, and even if found, the quantity might not be sufficient to refine into an Extreme Mountain, this discovery nonetheless ignited a glimmer of hope in Han Li's heart.

It appeared he would need to remain in the Demon Realm for a while longer.

"Hmm, it's not surprising that you obtained it from an ore. Although the Great Five Elements True Light has been absent from the Demon Realm for many years, mineral ores tainted with its mutated Earth Fiend Qi have been occasionally discovered. However, any force that found such an ore, despite continuing to excavate the site, found nothing further. It is speculated that while there might be one or more subterranean locations nearby where the Yin-Yang Great Five Elements True Light is nurtured, for unknown reasons, their positions seem to have shifted dramatically, making them impossible to relocate. The ore Brother Han encountered was most likely from such a source," the plain-clothed young woman said, nodding thoughtfully rather than seeming surprised by Han Li's explanation.

"Then, if this substance remains in the body for an extended period, are there any harmful effects? And is there a way to expel it?" Zi Ling asked, a sudden thought prompting her urgent inquiry.

"Although this mutated Earth Fiend Yin Qi is not the Great Five Elements True Light itself, for some practitioners of unique cultivation methods in our Demon Realm, it is actually a highly sought-after substance. However, since Fellow Daoist Han is a human cultivator, this substance is harmful and useless to you. If it remains in your body for too long, it will cause your meridians to atrophy and your physical body to stiffen. At that point, it would truly be a great problem! But Fellow Daoist Han, you needn't worry too much. Others have been afflicted by this before, and thus powerful individuals created a refining method. As long as you cultivate according to this incantation, you can directly refine this Earth Fiend Yin Qi within your body," the plain-clothed young woman stated with confidence.

"I see. Since Sister Lan Ying says so, your esteemed establishment must surely possess this refining incantation. From what I understand, Guangyuan Zhai has always been keen on collecting various cultivation techniques and secret arts," Zi Ling asked with a relaxed expression and a light chuckle.

"Well... I actually don't possess this particular technique here. After all, this incantation is quite obscure, and few people can make use of it, so our establishment hasn't exerted much effort to collect it. However, I do know who currently holds the refining incantation, but acquiring it..." The plain-clothed young woman paused, a hesitant expression appearing on her face.

"What's wrong? From your expression, Fairy, it seems this refining incantation isn't easily acquired. Are there some difficulties involved?" Han Li, being astute, immediately asked, a thought stirring within him at the young woman's hesitance.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Han, that incantation is held by an old monster in the late Integration stage. This individual is notoriously temperamental, and their divine abilities surpass even Aunt Zhu's. Although our establishment has conducted several transactions with him and can reach him, I cannot guarantee that we can truly obtain this incantation from him," the young woman explained slowly.

"That's fine. As long as you can contact this individual, Fairy, I am willing to pay any price, no matter how great. Surely he won't cling to an utterly useless incantation and forsake the immense benefits presented to him, will he?" Han Li replied with a slight smile, completely relieved by this information.

"Your words are enough, Fellow Daoist Han. I will naturally contact this old eccentric and provide you with a satisfactory answer," the plain-clothed young woman replied, agreeing immediately without further hesitation after hearing Han Li's assurance.

Zi Ling, observing from the side, exhaled softly, and the anxiety on her face finally vanished.

"However, since I've helped Brother Han resolve such a significant problem, shouldn't we discuss the compensation?" the plain-clothed young woman said with a smile.

"Naturally. Fairy, just name your price in demon stones," Han Li replied with a smile.

"Oh, never mind! If it were anyone else, I might have shamelessly demanded an exorbitant sum. But since Brother Han is an old acquaintance of Sister Zi, and Sister Zi is my closest confidante, I, the master of this establishment, will cover the cost this time!" the plain-clothed young woman said, blinking then suddenly adopting a stern expression.

Hearing this, Han Li was somewhat surprised, but after a brief thought, he nodded with a light chuckle:

"Since Fairy Lan has put it that way, it would be rude of me to refuse."

"You just agreed like that? Without even a polite refusal?" The plain-clothed young woman widened her beautiful eyes, asking again with a somewhat peculiar expression.

"Since it's your kind intention, Fellow Daoist, how could I possibly refuse? Does Fairy Lan have anything else to add?" Han Li replied with a knowing smile.

"I didn't even hear a word of thanks. I feel like this favor was offered so lightly, as if the recipient barely feels any gratitude!" The plain-clothed young woman pursed her lips, then cast a sidelong glance at Han Li.

Han Li's lips curved into a slight smile, and he remained silent, simply standing there with an amused expression.

Zi Ling, listening to their exchange from the side, revealed a faint, almost imperceptible smile on her face, and then spoke, her vermilion lips slightly parted:

"Alright, you two. One of you is benefiting while feigning innocence, and the other is trying to seize the opportunity to gain a powerful ally. Since that's the case, why be so coy? Just be straightforward. Brother Han, Sister Lan Ying truly is like a sister to me. If the opportunity ever arises in the future, please lend her your assistance if you are able."

"As long as it's within my capabilities, I can certainly assist Fairy Lan. But let's be clear: I would only be helping Fellow Daoist Lan; it would have no significant connection to Guangyuan Zhai!" Han Li's smile finally faded, and he said with a serious expression.

"If that truly is the case, then I will engrave it in my heart!" The plain-clothed young woman's face initially flushed faintly, but upon hearing Han Li's subsequent words, she was immediately overjoyed.

"However, I won't be staying in the Demon Realm for long. If I return to the Human Realm, coming back to the Demon Realm won't be so easy," Han Li added to the plain-clothed young woman, his words carrying a deeper meaning.

"Brother Han, you may have forgotten that our Guangyuan Zhai is a major cross-realm power! While tearing through space for cross-realm teleportation might be nearly impossible for ordinary Integration stage cultivators, it's not an unsolvable challenge for our Guangyuan Zhai," Lan Ying said with a smile, her words surprising Han Li.